ChugsTeaI think it's important that MD properly sets expectations here. Also, this is a 5 day drop and we've gone an entire day now with no response to the most popular question in this discussion.
My guess is that it's PVD coated, given the $80 price point. It seems ridiculous to polish something to such a luster and then leave it to tarnish.
Maybe @YanboWu or someone from MD that's managing this offering could weigh in here and set the facts straight?
DustyMeatsI'd like an answer to this as well, otherwise I might as well order something made of Alu or wood from someplace that has them in regular stock.
DustyMeatsSorry just got back from my camping trip
Two steps for the coating/finishes
1) PVD coating - so it is not going to get rusty/dull
2) Polished by buffing wheel